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So far, your class has been an incredible experience for me.
I'm seeing things in a different way, not just photographs, but other types of art as well, not to mention my surroundings!
Thanks for the inspiration in class that allowed me to look at photography very differently than I had imagined.
Thank you for this amazing photography class experience.
You teach a wonderful blend of the technical, the art and the philosophic in photography -- overall, it has been far more enlightening a course than a basic photography class!
You have been available, patient, fun, kind and gentle -- we have so appreciated it!
Again, thank you for all you've shared — it's been a fantastic time!
His teacher was very professional, talented and creative educator.
He has a rare ability to generate enthusiasm and get children involved in a creative and enriching educational experience.
A. loved the class!
We feel blessed to have him as a teacher who has the talent to be a real mentor and a good role model.
I learned more in this lesson than I did in that whole class.
Learn more about:
• Digital photography
• Photoshop Elements (PC or Mac)
• Lightroom (PC or Mac)
• Yourself as a photographer.
Go to Private Lessons.
This course introduces beginners to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography.
Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs.
Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, raw file formats, white balance, and composition.
Using Adobe Lightroom, students learn file management, image enhancement, and printing.
Lectures on historical and contemporary artwork explore creative approaches to photography, and assignments build photographic skill sets.
Prerequisite: Macintosh literacy or Macintosh Basics (free of charge)
Note: A digital SLR camera capable of shooting raw files is required.
Monday evenings
Class Code: 13SCEDP000B
10 sessions
6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
April 15 - June 24
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Just an 80-minute train ride from Grand Central Terminal, Dia:Beacon occupies the historic Nabisco factory in Beacon, NY.
Explore and photograph the dramatic architecture of the town and the stunning museum environs.
Transportation, museum admission and lunch not included.
Reduced admission and discounted rail fare with purchase of a One-Day Getaway ticket.
All Levels
Sunday, June 2
1 session
11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Rain date: June 9th
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For beginners who want to learn more than just buttons and knobs.
Class covers camera operation, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, file management and composition and the art of photography..
Use a digital SLR or digital point-and-shoot camera (in which the shutter speed can be changed).
Wednesday evenings
10 sessions
7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
May 29th
No class on:
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Refine your camera and composition skills.
Explore flash and portrait lighting, as well as street photography and urban landscapes.
Friday mornings
10 sessions
10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Fall 2013
No class on:
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• Register Online
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Improve and enhance your photographs with Photoshop Elements.
Get hands-on practice in cropping, burning and dodging, color correction, retouching, noise reduction, sharpening and color management.
Mac/Windows users welcome.
Wednesday mornings - May
5 sessions
10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
May 29th
No class on: NA
Wednesday mornings - June
5 sessions
10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
June 10th
No class on: NA
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This workshop builds on and cements
the skills learned in the beginning-level class and may be repeated
as required.
Prerequisite: Beginning Photo Editing with Photoshop
Elements.
Wednesday afternoons
10 sessions
1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
MMay 29th
No class on: NA
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Spend a portion of each class photographing on location; then share your work during group critiques and discussions.
Weekly assignments are completed between classes.
Any type of camera may be used.
Tuesday afternoons
4 sessions
22:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
July 9th
No class on: NA
Rain date: Aug. 7th
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